Chapter 463: Chapter 456: You only have one minute left~
"Hm... Mei☆ better not suddenly shout something about friendship, bonds, or light, and then power up and charge at me, right?
If that happens, I'm screwed. That's how it always goes for villains in anime and movies...
No, I have to be extra careful!"
With that thought, Fu Shi clenched her fists instinctively, watching Mei☆'s every move with full focus, not daring to relax even for a moment.
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Encouraged by Elysia, Mei☆'s fair cheeks flushed with a blush like the evening glow, her delicate body trembling slightly.
Then, her right hand clenched into a fist and placed at her waist, while her left hand opened wide and was raised high above her head. This hand then began to slowly descend, each subtle movement exuding a sense of... chuunibyou.
Next, Mei☆ extended both hands out in front of her chest and shouted loudly,
"Elysia! Lend this pitiful yet beautiful girl power of Origin!"
At that moment, a dreamlike figure quietly appeared behind Mei☆, standing beside her and mimicking her actions.
Elysia's lips curved into a faint smile, her eyes twinkling mischievously with a touch of pride as she softly said,
"Noble and pure soul, I have heard your call. No matter when or where, Elysia will answer your expectations~"
Elysia gently parted her red lips and asked,
"Mei☆, are you ready to receive this power from the Origin?"
Mei☆ took a deep breath, her gaze firm, and nodded in reply,
"I'm ready, Elysia!"
Then, Elysia shouted, "I am the end..."
Mei echoed, "I... am the beginning."
Finally, the two shouted in unison, their voices echoing to the skies,
"We praise here the birth of the Herrscher of Origin!"
"Fusion!"
At the moment the word "Fusion" fell, an extremely dazzling light burst from around Mei☆'s body, instantly illuminating the entire dark chamber.
Fu Shi was caught off guard by the sudden intense light and couldn't open her eyes, as if countless steel needles had pierced them at once, causing unbearable pain.
Instinctively, Fu Shi raised her hands to shield her eyes and shouted,
"Are you two out of your minds?! Pulling a 'flashing move' in this pitch-black room where you can't see your own fingers—I'm going blind here!"
Meanwhile, in the consciousness space, Fu Lin appeared unusually calm. Thanks to Elysia's warm reminder, he had already prepared in advance and put on a pair of sunglasses.
At this moment, Fu Lin looked at Fu Shi struggling to open her eyes through his sunglasses, inwardly thankful for his foresight.
Elysia sat nearby, her face beaming with a playful and adorable smile. Her big eyes, hidden behind the sunglasses, blinked mischievously as she gazed at Fu Lin's side profile and softly asked,
"Hehehe, so? Isn't the beauty of humanity... dazzling like this? Just like the brightest star in the night sky!
Wanna give it a try, Fu Lin~? It might be fun, you know~"
Hearing this, Fu Lin pushed up his sunglasses slightly and couldn't help but smile as he replied,
"Cool~ It really is dazzling. As they say, the pinker the outfit, the harder the punch. This armor looks terrifyingly strong..."
As the blinding light gradually faded like receding tides, Mei☆'s brand-new form was finally revealed to all.
Looking closely, Mei☆'s waterfall-like hair was now tied up high in a neat yet elegant ponytail.
She wore a set of gorgeous armor woven from pink, white, and gold, which perfectly hugged her figure and accentuated her curvy silhouette in all the right ways.
Especially eye-catching was the radiant halo quietly floating behind Mei☆ at this moment, symbolizing authority.
Seeing this, Fu Shi was momentarily stunned, then lowered her previously raised hands and shouted at Mei☆, who had suddenly changed outfits,
"Hmph, don't think you can beat me just by changing clothes! If you've got the guts, come at me!"
Faced with Fu Shi's provocation, Mei☆ remained expressionless, gripping the weapon behind her, her gaze deep and deadly serious. Her red lips parted as she replied firmly,
"Then let's find out! Let's see who's stronger! Raiden Mei, entering the field!"
Before the words even finished, a fierce aura burst forth from her body.
At the same time, Fu Shi said no more. A flicker of seriousness flashed in her eyes.
She then summoned all her weapons at once. In an instant, various weapons of all shapes and forms swirled around her, and the atmosphere reached a peak of tension.
The saying "blades flashing and shadows dancing, divine weapons radiating spiritual might" was a perfect description of Fu Shi at this moment.
Fu Lin, witnessing the scene from the side, maintained a calm expression but, after a brief thought, turned to Elysia and asked, "Elysia, who do you think will win?"
Just as he finished speaking, the previously relaxed Elysia smiled and gently answered,
"Well... of course it's Mei☆~"
Hearing this, Fu Lin was shocked and stared at Elysia in disbelief, blurting out,
"Huh? That certain? What exactly is the authority of Origin?"
Elysia tilted her head slightly and furrowed her brows delicately, as if pondering how to explain it clearly.
After a moment, Elysia softly said,
"Hmm... how should I put it~ The authority of Origin is a magical power that can make the impossible possible. It's kind of like what people call 'wish fulfillment,' I suppose~?"
As her words fell, Fu Lin's eyes widened even more, almost popping out, his face full of disbelief, and he couldn't help but start worrying for Fu Shi in his heart,
"With such a broken ability, can Fu Shi really handle it alone?"
Compared to the calm and warm atmosphere of the consciousness space, the outside world was in total contrast.
The newly empowered Mei☆ seemed reborn, her strength greatly enhanced, and for a time, she was evenly matched with Fu Shi. Their battle had escalated from the narrow chamber to the sky.
Faced with Mei☆'s slashes that bore the power to cut through all, Fu Shi felt unprecedented pressure and said angrily while blocking her attacks,
"Cheating right before a fight is one thing, but you're going full-on busted mode here! This is too much!"
Despite Fu Shi's complaints, Mei☆ acted as if she hadn't heard a word, her movements unceasing.
She gave a slight flick of her delicate body and retreated rapidly like a phantom, vanishing from sight in the blink of an eye.
Immediately after, Mei☆'s figure began flickering like lightning in all directions, each flash brimming with menacing intent, making it impossible for Fu Shi to predict where the next attack would come from.
Faced with this unpredictable and omnidirectional assault, Fu Shi dared not let her guard down. She held her sword before her chest and chanted under her breath.
In an instant, countless flying swords glowing with crimson light appeared out of thin air.
These swords danced nimbly through the air as if they had lives of their own, quickly forming a specific formation.
They interlocked tightly with each other and began rotating rapidly around Fu Shi, forming an almost indestructible defensive sphere.
Inside the orb formed by countless sharp swords, Fu Shi curved her lips in a confident smile and provocatively beckoned to Mei☆ outside, shouting,
"Hmph, the power to cut through everything, huh? Go ahead and use all your tricks! Let's see how long you can keep cutting!"
Faced with Fu Shi's impenetrable defense, Mei☆ fell into a brief contemplation.
Because just then, Elysia's crisp and melodious voice suddenly entered her ear,
"Dearest Mei☆, friendly reminder, the power of Origin only lasts for three minutes. Two minutes have passed. You only have one left."